At 13H51 Saturday afternoon Netcare 911 responded to reports of a drowning at a residential pool in Pretoria North.
Reports from the scene indicate that a 5-year-old female was found by family members unresponsive in the pool.
When Paramedics arrived at the scene they promptly took over resuscitation efforts from those on scene.
A full advanced life support resuscitation was initiated and the child rushed to hospital.
Despite best efforts by all medical personnel the childs condition deteriorated and was Tragically declared deceased.
Shawn Herbst
Media Liaison Officer
Netcare Limited
Netcare 911
